Where does the file go in Chrome?
The default folder
Chrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen.
Finding it right after the download
On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.
Chrome at a glance
| Question | Answer in Chrome |
|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Chrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen. |
| How to see it | On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads. |
| Opens with | The device's default video app |
| Change the folder | Settings › Downloads › Change (computer). |
What you get: MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound)
Pinterest keeps an MP4 copy of most video pins. Its largest MP4 is 720p: for idea pins the streaming playlist tops out at 720 pixels wide (720×1280 for a vertical clip), and classic video pins list a 720p file. The tool reads the file itself and shows the real resolution and size before you save, for example 720×1280 and 2.2 MB for a 9.5-second idea pin in our test.
| Detail | Videos from Pinterest |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 |
| Format | MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound) |
| Largest version | 720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores (we show the exact size, e.g. 720×1280) |
| Opens in Chrome with | The device's default video app |
| Preset on this page | Video (MP4) |
Which app opens it in Chrome?
The device's default video app.
Keep it with your photos and media
On iPhone or iPad, Chrome can save an image with touch and hold › Save Image; other files go to Files when you choose it on the “Save in…” screen.
Good to know in Chrome
Chrome may block a download if the site or owner prevents it; our download links are normal file downloads.
If the download does not show up in Chrome
- Check Chrome's Downloads first: On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.
- Make sure the pin is public. Private pins and secret boards cannot be read without logging in, and this tool never asks for your Pinterest password.
- Links expire after one hour. If a button stops working, paste the pin link again.
- A pin.it short link must be complete: copy it again from Share › Copy link.
Same videos on other devices
- Download Pinterest Videos on iPhone
- Download Pinterest Videos on Android
- Download Pinterest Videos on PC
- Download Pinterest Videos on Mac
- Download Pinterest Videos on iPad
- Download Pinterest Videos on Chromebook
- Download Pinterest Videos on Windows
- Download Pinterest Videos on Samsung Galaxy
- Download Pinterest Videos on Xiaomi
- Download Pinterest Videos on Linux
- Download Pinterest Videos in Safari
Other downloads in Chrome
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Pinterest videos go in Chrome?
Chrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen.
How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file in Chrome?
On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.
Which app opens MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound) in Chrome?
The device's default video app.
Can I choose another download folder in Chrome?
Settings › Downloads › Change (computer).
What is the best quality I can get?
720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores (we show the exact size, e.g. 720×1280). The tool never upscales or renames a smaller file as HD.
Do I need an app or a Pinterest account?
No. It runs in the browser (Chrome), with no sign-up and no app to install.
Is PinDownload part of Pinterest?
No. PinDownload is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Pinterest. It only reads public pins.
Can I download private pins?
No. Only public pins can be read without logging in; private pins and secret boards are out of reach by design.
Why is it 720p and not 1080p or 4K?
Because 720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores for video pins. Pages that promise 1080p or 4K from Pinterest cannot deliver a file that does not exist; this tool shows the exact pixel size instead.
Does the video keep its sound?
Yes, when the pin has a sound track: the MP4 carries AAC audio. If a pin has no sound track, the tool tells you before you save.
Guides
Video — Paste a pin link and save the video as MP4, up to 720p.